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Tip of the Week: Department of Child Support Services Releases California Child Support—A Guide for Business
The California Department of Child Support Services recently released California Child Support—A Guide for Business. This guide, available in both a web-based and pdf format, includes procedures on...
Hawaii Announces Changes to Payroll Tax Deposit Frequency for Many Employers
In Department of Taxation Announcement No. 2009-11, the State of Hawaii recently implemented changes to the deposit frequency rules for employers paying state withholding tax. For wages paid before...
Columbus Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Monday, October 12, 2009 will be Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Although the offices of Vision Payroll will be open and payrolls will be processed, most banks will be closed in observance of the...
Maine Minimum Wage to Increase October 1, 2009
Under Title 26, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, §664, of the Maine Revised Statutes, the minimum wage for the state of Maine will increase to $7.50 per hour effective October 1, 2009. Tip credits and...
IRS Releases Notice 2009-68 on Safe Harbor Explanation – Eligible Rollover Distribution
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Notice 2009-68, Safe Harbor Explanation – Eligible Rollover Distribution. Notice 2009-68 contains two safe harbor explanations that employers may...
Question of the Week: Why Do I Have a Big Withdrawal for MTA Payroll Tax This Week?
This week’s question comes from Rick, a business owner in Manhattan. This week’s tax liability expense was larger than normal, mostly due to the New York MTA Payroll Tax. Why do I have a big...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for September 19, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending September 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 530,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Manage Leaves of Absence Effectively
If not managed effectively, an employee’s absence from work - regardless of how short and temporary it may be - can strain resources and morale. Whenever an employee plans to or unexpectedly needs...
IRS Releases Notice 2009-67 on Adding Automatic Enrollment to SIMPLE IRA Plans – Sample Amendment
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Notice 2009-67, Adding Automatic Enrollment to SIMPLE IRA Plans – Sample Amendment. Notice 2009-67 facilitates automatic enrollment by providing...
Imperial County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Imperial directly affected by the damage resulting from the severe storm may request up to a 60-day...
